The Youngest Was the Most Loved
Morrissey
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The youngest was the most loved The youngest was the shielded We kept him from the world's glare And he turned into a killer Retroussé nose Turned up and mischievous Forget-me-not eyes that cried if we ever left his side There is no such thing in life as normal There is no such thing in life as normal The youngest was the most loved The youngest was the cherub A small boy from a poor house Who turned into a killer A blushed rose if he had to say 'hello' A lopsided grin strained to keep the shyness in There is no such thing in life as normal There is no such thing in life as normal The youngest was the most loved The youngest was the cherub The look was all before him With a lovely wife beside him The youngest was the most loved The youngest was the cherub We kept him from the world's glare And he turned into a killer There is no such thing in life as normal There is no such thing in life as normal
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Written by: JESSE ALEJANDRO TOBIAS, STEVEN MORRISSEY, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"The Youngest Was the Most Loved" is a song by English singer Morrissey.
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Album and Release DateThis song is from his eighth studio album "Ringleader of the Tormentors," which was released in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song BackgroundIt was the second single to be released from the album.
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Song ThemeThe song explores the dynamics of large families, and the privileged position often occupied by the youngest child. The lyrics also suggest a darker side to this favoritism.
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Musical TraitsThe song is known for its catchy tune, and features a children's choir in the chorus which adds eerie tension to the song.
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ProductionThe production of the album happened in Italy, under the producer Tony Visconti, who is known for his work with David Bowie.
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Controversial Scene in Music VideoThe music video, directed by AV Club, features a controversial scene where Morrissey is strangled.
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Morrissey NoteOften noted for his stage presence, Morrissey is seen dancing with unique gestures and movements during the performance of this song.
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Live Performances"The Youngest Was the Most Loved" has been regularly part of Morrissey's concert set lists.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have noted the darkly humorous lyrics and the unusual arrangement of the song.
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Lyric WorkLyrics are often seen as a subtle and complex commentary on societal norms; a characteristic common to Morrissey’s work.
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